A Dramatic Departure Before the Finish Line
The Mallorca villa saw a major shift in dynamics on Sunday, July 26, as Love Island UK Season 13 reached its final stages. In a high-stakes episode, all former Islanders returned to the villa to cast their votes, resulting in the elimination of Mica and Samraj. With 8 out of 18 votes cast against them, the pair was forced to leave the competition just one day before the series finale.
The elimination was part of a broader, more complex twist that has reshaped the competition. While Mica and Samraj were the primary targets of the returning contestants, their departure is only the first phase of a final cull. The show’s production team confirmed that the final episode will feature only three couples, meaning the remaining participants face an additional, looming decision that will determine who makes it to the final stage.
The Final Four and the Road to the Finale
Following the departure of Mica and Samraj, the four couples remaining in the villa were Julia & Lorenzo, Yasmin & Tommy, Jasmine & Kavan, and Angelista & Simba. However, the twist mandates that the group must undergo one more reduction before the winner is crowned. This procedural shift has intensified the pressure on the finalists, as the margin for error has vanished entirely.
The finale is scheduled for Monday, July 27, on ITV2 in the UK. International viewers, particularly in the U.S., will be able to stream the conclusion on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ starting Thursday, July 30.
Host Maya Jama Addresses Future Speculation
Amid the intensity of the finale, host Maya Jama also addressed ongoing speculation regarding her future with the franchise. Following reports in the UK press suggesting she might step down, Jama clarified to Deadline that she does not make decisions about future seasons until the current one has officially concluded.
“I never decide if I’m doing the next series until the end of one,” Jama stated, dismissing rumors that she would be moving to host The Voice UK. She emphasized that her contract typically covers both the main series and the winter All Stars edition, though her participation in future cycles remains subject to final confirmation after the Season 13 wrap-up.